“He Named Me Malala”: Educate Girls to Change the World
“I tell my story not because it is unique but because it is not. It is the story of many girls.” — Malala Yousafzai in her Nobel Peace Prize acceptance speech The recently released film He Named Me...
View Article16 Ways to Mark 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence!
“Violence against women is not acceptable. It is not inevitable. It can be prevented.” — Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, Executive Director, U.N. Women The 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence...
View ArticleHelping Girls Find Their STEM Passion
Kea Jolicoeur didn’t play with Legos as a child. Instead, she spent her early years traveling around the world in a 15-passenger van with her family, who owned and operated an outdoor adventure school....
View Article5 Ways to Support a Future STEM Rockstar with AAUW and FabLab
Know a future STEM star who just needs a little encouragement, but don’t know where to start? AAUW and FabLab have you covered. Here are five ways to support a girl’s passion for science, technology,...
View ArticleInspiring Tomorrow’s Innovators at AAUW Tech Savvy in Pittsburgh
Ninety-five middle school girls recently spent a Saturday trying science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) on for size at AAUW Tech Savvy at La Roche College in Pittsburgh’s North...
View ArticleAAUW Honors Sen. Harry Reid as 2016 Title IX Champion
Since 1972, Title IX has opened the door for women and girls in education by prohibiting sex discrimination in America’s federally funded schools and educational activities. Our Title IX successes...
View ArticleHow a Lockheed Engineer Makes Time to Volunteer with Girls
As an aerospace engineer, Alison Nordt’s job usually has her working on infrared cameras and space telescopes. But for one week every summer, you’ll find her at her alma mater working with rolled-up...
View ArticleThe Incomplete Supreme Court and Some Significant Upcoming Cases
The U.S. Supreme Court has been operating with a vacancy all year long. Unfortunately, that vacancy will continue to hinder the court for the rest of the year — and possibly even longer. When Justice...
View Article25 Gifts for Fearless Feminists in 2016
Attention Amazon Shoppers: Don’t forget to set AAUW as your charity of choice on Amazon Smile. A portion of eligible purchases will be donated to AAUW — at no extra cost to you! Can’t figure out what...
View ArticleThe Future Guardians of the Web
AAUW Tech Trek attendee in Santa Barbara. Photo by Jay Farbman for AAUW. By Beth Pearsall Freelance Writer San Diego, California This article originally appeared in the Fall 2016 issue of AAUW Outlook...
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